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Scrap SIR, Restore Electoral Integrity: A national call to defend the right to vote
Public assembly demands the scrapping of SIR, accountability of the Election Commission and urgent safeguards against wrongful exclusion from electoral rolls
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FCRA amendments could discourage NGO activities: SC
The Supreme has made oral observations that if NGOs are prohibited from transferring foreign funds to other NGOs, their activities could get restricted
Centralising record of deaths and births: Centre’s play at a future NRC?
The Centre wishes to maintain a centralized records of deaths and births while linking Aadhar information of those registering these deaths and births as well. This seems like another attempt by the government to create a repository of data for making National Register of Citizens a reality in the future.
60th birthday of Sudha Bharadwaj
The human rights defender is still behind bars on trumped up charges; a heartless regime refuses to release her despite her deteriorating health
Bye-election day passes without violence
Polling held across 13 states and one union territory in seats where sitting candidates had either died or switched parties
PM Narendra Modi invites Pope Francis to visit, but will it stop attacks on Christians in India?
A courtesy call, this was the first meeting between the two heads of state, the last Papal visit to India was of John Paul II, in 1999
Mass fish deaths in Airoli’s holding ponds!
Environmental experts blame growing pollution, while Kolis claim a negligent administration
Delhi: Students, activists detained for protesting Tripura violence
The protest was held outside Tripura Bhavan, from where the group was detained and taken away by Delhi Police
Manipur Human Rights Commission set to investigate the death of Zeliangrong Leader
Athuan Abonmai, was allegedly abducted and shot dead by the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM)
J&K: Police book students who allegedly celebrated Pakistan cricket win under UAPA
In Rajasthan, a teacher identified as Nafeesa Attari, who reportedly expressed her “joy” over Pakistan's win has been expelled by Neerja Modi School
Kashmiri students allegedly attacked after Pak defeats India in cricket match
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